31 We also built and furnished a new canteen, classroom block and library, organised a reading and spelling competition, conducted teacher training and donated laptops. In doing our part for the environment, we installed mooring lines and buoys at the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park, Sarawak, which will prevent damage to coral reefs underwater. Our subsidiary in India, Rising Sun Energy, through a partnership with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) saved demoiselle cranes affected by the H5N1 virus and a leopard trapped in a well. In Kuala Lumpur, our employees volunteered in a tree planting activity with the Free Tree Society. These, and many more CSR activities, will continue to be an important part of how we do business. A STRONG, STABLE OUTLOOK As we look ahead, we remain optimistic about the future of our businesses, fuelled by the strong demand for energy. However, we also recognise the various uncertainties that exist in the markets we operate in. That is why we are committed to putting sustainability and ESG front and centre, making them the heart of our decision-making process. By doing so, we believe that we can weather the ups and downs of the energy market while delivering sustained value to our stakeholders. We are proud to be doing our part for the communities and the environment, and we believe that our foundation built on sustainability will continue to set us apart. With a long-term perspective and a commitment to doing what is right, we are confident that we can continue to grow and succeed, while making a positive impact on the world around us. LEADERSHIP MESSAGES The world must achieve net zero to survive; there is no doubt about it. Yet, net zero must not happen without a just and inclusive transition. We cannot let the desire for perfection be an obstacle that prevents us from doing good. As we embark on this journey, especially as a forerunner in this space, we are likely to make some mistakes. However, we are determined to learn from those mistakes and move forward stronger and wiser than ever. As we step forward boldly, we believe we will discover opportunities that could potentially be bigger than any industrial revolution the world has ever seen. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead to embrace the energy transition and we will continue to strengthen our rights to win in partnership with many other like-minded stakeholders. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In closing, we would like to say thank you to all those who have contributed to our success. Thank you, my fellow Board members for your wisdom and counsel in guiding the Company forward. To our shareholders and investors, we value the trust you have placed in us and remain committed to delivering long-term value. To our clients and partners, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you. We remain steadfast in delivering on our commitments to the best of our abilities. For the communities where we operate, we recognise the importance of being good corporate citizens and are committed to creating positive environmental, social and economic impacts. And finally, to our employees and their families, we deeply appreciate your hard work and dedication. You are the backbone of our Company, and our success is directly tied to your contributions. We look forward to continuing to work together to achieve our goals. CHAIRMAN STATEMENT
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